Curriculum
-- Kornmehl Pre-school
A child-centred, total learning experience in a nurturing,
educational environment.
The Kornmehl Centre is a community-based Jewish Pre-school
located in the campus of Emanuel School. The centre operates
daily throughout the school term for children aged 3 to 5
years. Classes are divided into age groups – the youngest
children in one class and those who will be attending school
the following year in the second class. Our purpose is to
educate and encourage the developing young child in the important
formative years before school.
Our philosophy
A hundred ways of marvelling, dreaming, thinking,
seeing.
The Kornmehl Centre is rich and dynamic. We have developed
a culture of reflection, questioning and extension in our
thinking about the importance of young children enjoying a
long, happy and challenging early childhood.
Much of our thinking has been influenced by the research
of educators from Reggio Emilia, in Italy, who believe it
possible to join education, culture and quality. The great
educationalist, Loris Malaguzzi, states that children have
“a hundred languages". What this means
is we as adults can see children in only one or two ways or
we can see children in 100 different ways.
The child we see at our Pre-school has 100 languages, 100
hands, 100 thoughts, 100 ways of thinking, of playing, of
speaking – 100 ways of listening, of marvelling, of
loving, 100 worlds to discover, to invent, to dream. Their
ideas may be expressive, communicative, symbolic, cognitive,
ethical, metaphorical, logical or imaginative. It is our task
to respect and represent the shape of the “100 languages”
of each within the total learning Pre-school experience.
Child-centred and collaborative
Our curriculum is a process that is guided by the needs and
interests of the children. Much of how we do this is determined
through listening.
Collaborative learning ensures learning does not occur in
isolation but involves relationships between children and
families, children and teachers and children with each other.
Emphasis is placed on the value of relationships with both
adults and children. From this, children develop the ability
to co-operate, to enjoy working as part of a group and to
move towards an understanding of the needs of others.
An aesthetic, modern environment
Our Pre-school has been purpose-built with such features as
a dropped kitchen and child-high windows. It is as familiar
and welcoming as their own homes and offers abundant resources,
such as iMac computers. The outdoor environment also offers
special places inviting play, exploration, discovery and learning.
Our cultural heritage
All Jewish festivals are shared and celebrated. An integrated
approach to fostering a strong Jewish identity is developed
through song, drama story and teaching basic Hebrew.
School readiness
Assessment of school readiness includes visits to Emanuel
classrooms, preparation for school classes, individual tuition
in literacy and numeracy and individual assessment for skill
level.
Class structure and size
Two classes, one for 3-4 year olds and another for 4-5 year
olds.
Hours: 8.30am – 3.30pm, five days per week.
Two adults to every 20 children. Highly experienced early
childhood specialist teachers
Safety and Security
The safety and security of all our children are of paramount
importance at all times. The Pre-School is securely fenced
on all sides and the main security gate is activated internally
for authorized persons. Parents can rest easy that their children
are in capable, caring and safe hands at all times.
Further information
To arrange a prospectus or visit please contact:
The Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school
20 Stanley Street, Randwick, 2031
Tel: 9398 8388
Email: cleplastier@emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au
Enrolment
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